New cultivar that offers improvements over other golden junipers. Its yellow is brighter than others and it maintains the brilliant color throughout the year. Easy to grow and has a classic spreading and compact form. Slower growth, so it will stay beautiful and a more manageable size. Botanical Name- Juniperus x pfitzeriana Golden Joy Pronunciation- joo-NIP-er-usfit-zer-ee-AY-nuh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 3 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, evenly moist, well-drained Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Pale Purple Coneflower – tall pale coneflowers offset bright gold Fauna Attracted- Berry-like cones eaten by cedar waxwings, thrushes; shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C27 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or crowded branches anytime; prefers well-drained soil and minimal fertilizing. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring to shape. Avoid cutting into old wood. Fertilization Instructions- Use a conifer-type, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Good drainage in clay is essential to prevent root rot. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Cedar-apple rust, scale insects
